Help raise awareness about newcomer services
Settling in a new country can be challenging for many immigrants. While Canada funds a variety of settlement services to help with this transition, it can be challenging to reach newcomers.
We have collected communications products and resources into a toolkit. This will help you spread the word about the services available for all newcomers across Canada, outside of Quebec.
To make sure these resources reach the community, we need your help. Spread the word by
- including links on your website
- publishing articles in your newsletter
- sharing social media content on your channels
On this page
In this toolkit, you will find
Have questions or need help? Email us, and we will help you.
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Official languages
All materials are available in both English and French. We invite you to publish and distribute all materials in both official languages.
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Videos
- Newcomer employment: Looking for work in Canada can be challenging. Learn about regulated and unregulated jobs, the documents you will need to begin your job search, how to prepare for job interviews and where you can get free employment services.
- Newcomer mental health: Your mental health is important. Learn about some common symptoms of emotional struggles, activities that can contribute to positive mental health and where you can get help as a newcomer. This video is also available in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Farsi, Korean, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog and Tigrinya.
- Language training: Learn about the language training services that support the Francophone integration pathway. Find free language-training services for French-speaking newcomers settling in Francophone communities outside Quebec.
- Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative: Across Canada, 14 communities are going the extra mile to welcome Francophone immigrants. From job opportunities and French schools to French cultural associations and community services, find out what the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative can offer you.
For more videos, see this IRCC YouTube playlist.
Social media posts
For Mary in London, newcomer services helped her children adjust to their new lives in Canada. Learn more about the newcomer services available to help you and your family: Canada.ca/newcomer-services
Newcomer services gave Shivani in Halifax the tools she needed to launch her business and succeed. Friendly and experienced professionals are here to help you settle in your community. Get started: Canada.ca/newcomer-services
Newcomer services can help you improve your French and English language skills. For Igor in Vancouver, it also helped him feel more at home in Canada. Find newcomer services in the official language of your choice: Canada.ca/newcomer-services
Did you know newcomer services can help you and your family adjust to your life in [City/community here]? Learn more about the options available to you: Canada.ca/newcomer-services
If you’re a newcomer, there are services available to help you and your family. Friendly and experienced professionals can help you look for a job, improve your English or French, or find services for women, youth, seniors and the LGBTQ2+ community. Learn more about services available: Canada.ca/newcomer-services
Email message templates
Subject: Settling in to your new life in Canada?
Email Body:
Did you know that many newcomers are not aware of the free services that are offered? Our friendly and experienced settlement professionals can help you and your family feel at home in Canada much faster. Spread the word!
You can get help with
- finding work
- finding a mentoring opportunity
- learning English or French
Visit Canada.ca/newcomer-services to learn more about service providers.
Newcomer services can help.
Subject: Get free help finding a job in Canada
Email body:
Recently arrived in Canada and looking for employment? Newcomer services can help. Free job support services are available to help you feel at home in Canada more quickly. Friendly and experienced settlement professionals can help
- connect you with employers
- get your credentials or qualifications assessed
- improve your language skills
- find you a mentoring opportunity
Visit Canada.ca/newcomer-services to learn more about these and other services.
Subject: Still adjusting to life in Canada?
Email Body:
Newcomer services can help. Want to learn more about your community? Daily life in Canada? How to get around? Free information and orientation sessions can help you and your family integrate in Canada.
Visit Canada.ca/newcomer-services to learn more about these and other services.
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